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Dunn-Edwards Shou Sugi Ban

DEGR48 · #585A5D · LRV ~10.2

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Zombie (~99% proximity)

Shou Sugi Ban (DEGR48) is a deep cool gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Zombie (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Shou Sugi Ban in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

DEGR48

HEX

#585A5D

RGB

88, 90, 93

HSL

216°, 3%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Shou Sugi Ban FAQ

What undertone does Shou Sugi Ban have?

Shou Sugi Ban is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Shou Sugi Ban?

Shou Sugi Ban has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Shou Sugi Ban in other brands?

PPG: Zombie (PPG1010-7), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Zombie (PPG1010-7), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), ~98% proximity; Behr: Pencil Point (PPU18-02), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (SW 7674), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Carriage Wheel (M330), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Shou Sugi Ban?

The HEX code of Shou Sugi Ban (DEGR48) is #585A5D, RGB 88, 90, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.